Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond

Ward, Jamie A (2000) Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond. Masters thesis, UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

This dissertation looks at the technology and social issues involved with interfacing electronics directly to the human nervous system, in particular the methods for both reading and stimulating nerves. The development and use of cochlea implants is discussed, and is compared with recent developments in artificial vision. The final sections consider a future for non-medicinal applications of neuro-electronic technology. Social attitudes towards use for both medicinal and non-medicinal purposes are discussed, and the viability of use in the latter case assessed.

Item Type:
Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/researchoutput/libraryofcongress/qa75
Subjects:
?? CS_EPRINT_ID1632 CS_UID382QA75 ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS. COMPUTER SCIENCE ??
ID Code:
13088
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Deposited On:
18 Jul 2008 10:41
Refereed?:
No
Published?:
Unpublished
Last Modified:
12 Sep 2023 00:13